Jeez. . . I think that guy needs to get a life stat. There has got to be a better place to find out about identifying SN.
On Tue, Feb 24, 2009 at 10:58 PM, Christian Wacker <[email protected]>wrote: > http://macfaq.org/serial.html > > *From:* d.colvin d.colvin <[email protected]> > *Sent:* Tuesday, February 24, 2009 10:27 PM > *To:* [email protected] > *Subject:* Re: One of the first original 100 Macs > > What would the serial number be? I mean, what would a person need to know > about the serial number to be sure that it's what it is supposed to be. > Would you just look for a low number? > > On Tue, Feb 24, 2009 at 10:20 PM, Christian Wacker < > [email protected]> wrote: > >> well... if they don't have a real one, you can find the photo somewhere, >> or you can just make sure that it is in line with the first 100 >> >> *From:* d.colvin d.colvin <[email protected]> >> *Sent:* Tuesday, February 24, 2009 9:59 PM >> *To:* [email protected] >> *Subject:* Re: One of the first original 100 Macs >> >> I bought some software on ebay several years ago. I didn't use Paypal. I >> just mailed a money order. I'm still waiting for the software. Anyway, I'll >> never again buy anything from an individual without using Paypal. >> How do you authenticate something like that? Anyone could go to an >> engraver and have a gold plate made. >> >> Would you be able to authenticate it from a serial number? >> >> >> On Tue, Feb 24, 2009 at 9:45 PM, Christian Wacker < >> [email protected]> wrote: >> >>> That is a good point.... I usually just ask for a few pictures >>> (including one of a serial number) before I buy something like that. >>> >>> *From:* d.colvin d.colvin <[email protected]> >>> *Sent:* Tuesday, February 24, 2009 9:37 PM >>> *To:* [email protected] >>> *Subject:* Re: One of the first original 100 Macs >>> >>> Well, I think anyone that pays that much for a really old computer would >>> have to be Mac fanatic regardless of where it was purchased. Ebay would be a >>> much safer way to buy, especially for the buyer. Maybe I'm a cynic, but >>> i would have a problem sending $1500 to a stranger for something that may or >>> may not be what he says it is. A gold plate on the back? Seriously? A gold >>> plate on the back? >>> And why would anyone want to sell something like that, if it is what he >>> claims it is? >>> Why not put it on ebay and then advise the list that it's there? >>> Sorry, maybe I'm too suspicious. >>> >>> On Tue, Feb 24, 2009 at 9:18 PM, Christian Wacker < >>> [email protected]> wrote: >>> >>>> A couple of guesses for why he isn't selling it on ebay, another could >>>> be that he wants to send it to someone who will actually appreciate it, not >>>> just let it sit on a shelf... (just guessing) >>>> >>>> *From:* d.colvin d.colvin <[email protected]> >>>> *Sent:* Tuesday, February 24, 2009 9:13 PM >>>> *To:* [email protected] >>>> *Subject:* Re: One of the first original 100 Macs >>>> >>>> What!?! >>>> >>>> On Tue, Feb 24, 2009 at 8:48 PM, Christian Wacker < >>>> [email protected]> wrote: >>>> >>>>> Charity? Doesn't want people to bother him over ebay about working >>>>> for Apple, and other Apple Memorabilia? >>>>> >>>>> *From:* d.colvin d.colvin <[email protected]> >>>>> *Sent:* Tuesday, February 24, 2009 7:33 PM >>>>> *To:* [email protected] >>>>> *Subject:* Re: One of the first original 100 Macs >>>>> >>>>> You should sell on eBay for that kind of money. Why come here? >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> On Tue, Feb 24, 2009 at 6:16 PM, Todd - <[email protected]> wrote: >>>>> >>>>>> probably worth 1500.00 on eBay >>>>>> >>>>>> On Tue, Feb 24, 2009 at 4:38 PM, d.colvin d.colvin < >>>>>> [email protected]> wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>>> If it's in good working order. I would offer $150. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> On Thu, Feb 19, 2009 at 9:22 AM, Di <[email protected]> wrote: >>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> I worked for Steve Jobs during 1984 and I have one of the first >>>>>>>> original Macs off the Fremont assembly line. It was given to me by >>>>>>>> Steve Jobs and has a plaque on the back. It has the original >>>>>>>> carrying >>>>>>>> case and a few pieces of software. I would like to sell it. If >>>>>>>> anyone >>>>>>>> is interested please make me an offer. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>> >>>> >>> >>> >> >> > > > --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Vintage Macs group. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/vintagemacs.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/vintage-macs?hl=en Low End Mac RSS feed at feed://lowendmac.com/feed.xml -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
